Shen Jiao lowered her head shyly.
Then the tyrant slowly said, "You went out this morning and ate three plates of beef dumplings and a bowl of soy milk. How come your stomach has been growling three times in just over an hour?"
Shen Jiao: "..."
The world was too noisy; all she could hear was the sound of pink bubbles bursting.
Often, the more you care about something, the more likely it is to go wrong.
For example, when you're on your period, you might not even realize it's here, but you can still hop around and drink three more bottles of beer!
Once you discover it has graced your humble abode, you'll start babbling incessantly, complaining of unbearable pain!
Just like now, the tyrant didn't say anything, and Shen Jiao was so engrossed in enjoying the gossip that she didn't even notice her stomach rumbling.
As soon as Ji Yan opened her mouth, her stomach seemed to receive an awkward summons, immediately staging a dramatic duet.
The tyrant was very meticulous. He held up one finger: "The fourth time!"
Shen Jiao: "..."
I'm giving you one second to take back what you said!
I'm magnanimous, so I'll pretend I never heard of it.
"Gurgle..."
Ji Yan added a finger and smiled, "The fifth time."
Shen Jiao: "..."
Destroy it!
She was tired.
...
After being called out by Steward Zhou, Shen Yu panicked and hid behind Shen Qingye again, acting as a frightened little tail.
"Second brother..."
Shen Qingye shielded her and explained loudly, "Lord Li, we have only been in Southern Xinjiang for a short time, less than half a month. Yu'er and I were just staying at the Third Prince's residence as guests for a few days. We have nothing to do with their despicable and shameful deeds."
Chen Yu sobbed, "Yes, yes, I beg you, sir, to investigate thoroughly and clear my name."
The Minister of the Court of Judicial Review naturally knew the identities of Shen Qingcheng and his entourage. He glared at Steward Zhou with furrowed brows.
"Even when death is imminent, you still dare to be stubborn!"
"Hahaha..." Butler Zhou suddenly burst into maniacal laughter, not caring that the black and smelly egg liquid on his face flowed into his mouth and nose.
He said, "Lord Li, that girl scratched my master's face, so I cut off her limbs as a minor punishment, but I didn't kill her and spared her life."
Shen Yu's breathing became rapid, and she scratched Shen Qingye's hand, leaving several bloody marks.
The Minister of the Court of Judicial Review frowned: "What do you mean by that?"
Steward Zhou spat: "It wasn't the slave who killed her, nor the Third Prince, but her, Shen Yu!"
With a loud bang, Shen Qingye felt as if he had been struck by lightning, and he stood there stunned.
Shen Qingcheng's expression suddenly darkened.
Shen Yu shook his head frantically: "It wasn't me, you're talking nonsense! Second brother, believe me, you know I wouldn't even step on an ant, how could I kill someone?"
Perhaps feeling there was no way to change the situation, Steward Zhou, in a fit of desperation, revealed everything.
"Did the girl die of suffocation?"
The Minister of the Court of Judicial Review thought for a moment and said, "Indeed."
“She was smothered to death by Shen Yu; I witnessed it with my own eyes.”
Seeing someone commit a crime and doing nothing, Steward Zhou was hit with several more eggs.
The cloudy egg liquid blurred his vision, and he said somewhat hysterically, "My lord, please don't scold me for being heartless. I was only doing this for my master. But Shen Yu is different; she did it for her own selfish desires. That day, Shen Jiao could have saved that unfortunate girl, but she didn't. Hahaha..."
Shen Yu felt a chill run through her body. She tried to argue, but her mind was filled with the scene of pushing open that wardrobe that day.
Besides screaming for help, the human pig actually spoke!
When the human pig saw her, his dark, lifeless eyes lit up for a moment, and he told her the whole story of Steward Zhou's plan with great anticipation, hoping that she would report it to the authorities!
Steward Zhou continued, "I was hiding in the shadows at the time, thinking that this knowledgeable, reasonable, and understanding Miss Yu'er would save her from danger. No, no, no, she didn't. She smothered her to death. Lord Li, she knew about it but didn't report it and participated in my plan. She is also guilty!"
Shen Qingye's face was blank.
Shen Yu's face turned pale and bloodless, and she collapsed to the ground.
She did nothing wrong!
What did she do wrong?
Even if she didn't smother that human pig, she wouldn't live much longer anyway. Rather than being tormented by pain, it would be better to die quickly.
In a sense, wasn't she actually helping that girl?
As for the plan, whether she participates or not is all set up by Butler Zhou, so what does it have to do with her?
What does it have to do with her?
Upon hearing this, everyone gasped in shock.
I never would have guessed that this seemingly delicate girl, who couldn't stand the wind and sun, would be so vicious!
horrible.
That's terrifying.
...
After the matter of the cursed insects came to an end, Manager Qian was also dismissed by Master Gu.
He values his reputation most, but now he's become a pariah, hated by everyone!
It's fair to say that Manager Qian could no longer make a living in Shengcheng from then on.
Zui Shan Xuan's business has flourished even more thanks to its crayfish dishes, which are always packed with customers.
Manager Li's hands cramped from constantly using the abacus.
At Shen Jiao's suggestion, Master Gu did not monopolize the crayfish business. Instead, he wholesaled the crayfish to various parts of southern Xinjiang and even shipped them to well-known restaurants in various countries.
They made a killing!
Master Gu gave 70% of the profits to Shen Jiao and announced that she was also one of the young owners of Zui Shan Xuan.
Shen Jiao solved the Youlan River problem perfectly without wasting national resources.
The Emperor of Southern Xinjiang could not remain indifferent. Under the coercion and enticement of his own sister, Lady Gu, he waved his hand and issued an edict bestowing upon Shen Jiao the title of—
Princess Mingle.
Ming music, folk music, carries profound meaning.
As Princess Handan, it is only natural for Madam Gu to request a title for her descendants.
However, Shen Jiao was just an outsider, so everyone was very puzzled, but they didn't pay too much attention to her.
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